EU sees its mission in Armenia as useful tool for contributing to stability in South Caucasus – Markus Ritter

The extension of the EU mission’s mandate in Armenia shows that the European Union sees the mission as a useful tool here to contribute to stability in the South Caucasus, Markus Ritter, Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA), told Armenpress.

He also noted that since the beginning of the mission’s activities on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in February 2023, border incidents between the two countries have significantly decreased.

“I am sure that it is also an impact we have, our patrolling along the border, and our presence that helps decrease incidents. It is not only us, but also the political environment, the talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia, that help decrease incidents. I am confident that with our presence, we support this general process,” he said.